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Iolite the Viking Compass Gemstone
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iolite jewelry collection
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Iolite displays the ability
to show different colors when the stone is viewed from
different angles. It will be purple in one direction and
clear when rotated. This unusual property is called "pleochroism"
Viking sailors used to take Iolite gemstones with them on their voyages,
believing iolite calmed the rough sea waters.
Viking legend says that Viking sailors used iolite stones as a
polarizing filter lens to locate the position of the sun. This helped them to
navigate their boats on overcast days. Iolite is referred to as the "Viking Compass" gemstone.
Iolite is some times called "water sapphire." Since it is normally found in water deposits
and it used to be mistaken for the finest quality
blue sapphires.
Iolite is the 21st wedding anniversary stone.
Iolite is the Stone of happiness and joy. Iolite is the stone of the 6th Chakra -
Third Eye Iolite Feng Shui properties help build relationships with others.
Iolite is the gemstone of the astrological signs, Libra, Sagittarius, and Taurus.
Healers believe that iolite is beneficial for sore throat, varicose veins, blisters
